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Boulder

Colorado · 108,250 residents · 26.894 sq mi
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Boulder has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,279. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $736,000. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $736,000, the poverty rate sits 58% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
108,250
+14%since 2000
from 94,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,025 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 3,520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.0
+3%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K88K96K103K111K1990201020202024Boulder
2024106K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,279
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,748 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,050
+80%since 2000
from $27,262 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$736,000
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,588
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
53.5% rent
Afford Score
10.2
+67%since 2000
from 6.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(79,721)
Black1.1%(1,085)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(7,801)
Asian4%(3,772)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(29,151)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(82,700)
Black1.2%(1,305)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(11,440)
Asian6.4%(6,934)
Other3.6%(3,934)
Diversity Score47.2%(51,084)
Diversity Score
47
+53%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder, Colorado?

Boulder, Colorado has about 108,250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boulder, Colorado?

The typical household in Boulder, Colorado earns about $72,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boulder, Colorado expensive?

In Boulder, Colorado, the median home is worth about $736,000, and the typical rent is about $1,588 a month.

How educated are people in Boulder, Colorado?

About 76.7% of adults age 25 and over in Boulder, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boulder, Colorado?

About 20.3% of people in Boulder, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boulder, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Boulder, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,938 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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